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From comic books to collective impact: The importance of ongoing professional development

ASU Lodestar Center

I have been fortunate to practice a professional craft in many careers, ever since junior high school when my first job was selling comic books and trading cards. While my list of professions is quite varied, in each one I have made it a point to seek out and participate in professional development and networking to help improve my practice.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. 2019 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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Ctrl+Alt+Delete: Rebooting Your Digital Community Building

NTEN

Most organizations incorporate messaging training as part of the new hire process and encourage employees to “represent” when they are out and about at professional networking events. Jamie brings a strong perspective on nonprofit communities having worked for Charities Review Council and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

ASU Lodestar Center

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Teach or model a succinct delivery of the cause’s elevator speech.

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Busting the Overhead Myth: How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building?

ASU Lodestar Center

Therefore, other factors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and other practices should be considered as part of the bigger picture. The way we think about charity is dead wrong [Video file]. Recommendations for Implementation. Retrieved February 22, 2017, from [link].

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

The 33rd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute features leading nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance and government to discuss the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum / Orlando, FL / $945. Fundraising.

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